Appeal of Belair

The petitioner, Robert Belair (claimant), appeals a decision of the New Hampshire Compensation Appeals Board (board) dismissing his claims against the respondents, Franklin Savings Bank and its insurer, AIG Claims Services, Inc., as barred by the statute of limitations. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

The following facts are recited in the board’s order or are supported by the record. On August 16,1993, the claimant reported a right carpal tunnel injury. An initial denial of the claim by the insurer prompted a hearing before the department of labor (DOL), following which the…